Indiana Firearm Rights Restoration FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Find the answers that will help you get your gun rights back! If you are trying to get your firearm rights restored in Indiana, you have come to the right place. Our attorneys have answered all of the most commonly asked questions that we receive regarding our Indiana firearm rights restoration service. Usually people just want to know if they meet the requirements for firearm rights restoration so they know whether or not to continue pursuing restoration. If that is your goal, then you can

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  • Do you have a money-back guarantee?

    We are not able to offer a money-back guarantee on our Indiana firearm rights restoration, because the restoration process involves a large amount of work and preparation and can sometimes require several appearances in court by our attorneys.

• The Restoration Process

  • How long does the process take?

    The average Indiana firearm rights restoration takes approximately six months. However, some cases will take less time and some can take more time depending on the details of the case, whether the DA agrees or objects to the petition, the age of the case, etc. We will work as fast as we can to get your petition filed and assist the court and DA in anything they need to get your case heard and decided.

  • Can the process be done faster?

    The courts process and decide cases in the order they are filed. The sooner you decide to get started on this process, the sooner your case will be heard and decided.

  • Do I have to go to court?

    In most cases our licensed attorneys go to court for you, and you will not have to appear. However, the judge may request your appearance.

  • What happens after my gun rights are restored?

    You will receive a court order restoring your gun rights. The court will update their records and send the order on to the other state agencies.

  • How long do records take to be updated?

    After your case is granted, the government agencies typically take 30-60 days to update their records. You should keep a copy of your granted order just in case.

• Eligibility for Firearm Rights Restoration

  • Can I restore my gun rights and expunge the conviction at the same time?

    If you are eligible for both forms of relief, we can most likely file for them at the same time. However, they are two separate services and two separate petitions will need to be filed with the court.

    The firearm rights restoration petition is only misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence. Expungement and pardon are the two ways to restore your firearm rights for a felony conviction.

  • What is considered a crime of domestic violence in Indiana?

    A “crime of domestic violence,” means an offense or the attempt to commit an offense that: 1. has as an element the:

    • use of physical force; or

    • threatened use of a deadly weapon; and

    • is committed against a:

    • current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the defendant;
    • person with whom the defendant shared a child in common;
    • person with whom the defendant shared a child in common;
    • person who was cohabitating with or had cohabitated with the defendant as a spouse, parent, or guardian; or
    • person who was or had been similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the defendant.

    (35-31.5-2-78)

  • What will the Judge consider when deciding whether to restore my firearm rights?

    The Judge considers many factors, none of which are a sole determining factor. Those factors are: -Whether you have been subject to: -a protective order; -a no contact order; -a workplace violence restraining order; or -any other court order that prohibits you from possessing a firearm. -Whether you have completed a substance abuse program (if applicable). -Whether you have completed a parenting class (if applicable). -Whether you still present a threat to the victim of the crime. -Whether you have been convicted of a subsequent offense. -Whether there is any other reason that you should not possess a firearm. (IC 35-47-4-7)

  • What are my chances of success?

    Assessing an individual's chances of success for an Indiana firearm rights restoration is difficult to know without researching your case. We charge a fee of $250 to research your case and provide you a written evaluation. We apply that to the cost of any service that you hire us to perform.

  • What if I don’t know exactly what is on my record?

    If you are unsure what is on your record that may be preventing you from owning a firearm, we can obtain a copy of your criminal record and review what your options are to restore your rights. We charge a small fee for this service, and we apply that fee to the price of any other service. including firearm rights restoration or expungement, that you hire us to perform.

  • Can I restore my firearm rights if I was convicted of a federal crime?

    Not with this process.

  • What if I have a felony conviction?

    If your conviction is a felony, then the restoration of your firearm rights under this process will not fully restore your rights. The only way to restore your firearm rights for an Indiana felony conviction is to receive a pardon from the governor of Indiana. (IC 35-47-2-20).

  • What if I have felony convictions in other states?

    In order to know if you are eligible to have your firearm rights restored and how to do so, we have to evaluate the laws of each state, the states in which you have convictions and the state in which you currently reside. If you would like us to evaluate your case and determine if it is possible to restore your gun rights, then we can so for $250. The $250 evaluation/research fee will be applied to the total cost if you sign up for a firearm rights restoration.

  • What if I now live in a state other than Indiana but I was convicted of a domestic violence offense in Indiana?

    In order to determine whether the Indiana firearm restoration will restore your rights in other states, we will evaluate the laws of each state. If you would like us to evaluate your case and determine what your options are to restore your firearm rights, then we can for a researching fee. If you then sign up for firearm rights restoration the researching fee will be applied to the total.

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starla

2nd January 2016 3:53pm

My husband was convicted of 2 felonies and a misdemeanor in 2011. He has done his time paid his fines and completed probation without even a traffic stop. He doesn't want to necessarily have a conceal carry permit just to be able to hunt during hunting season. Is it possible to get that right back without a pardon?

Admin:

With a felony conviction, the federal firearm ban applies, in addition to any prohibitions that he may fall under Indiana state law. Please contact our office if you are interested in a formal review of his record and options.  Firearm laws are complicated and we are unable to provide thorough, accurate responses to detailed questions regarding eligibility for legal services over this forum.

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Ryan S.

31st October 2015 4:13pm

I was convicted of uttering a forged document when I was 18, I believe it had adjudication withheld. 1. How do I find out if it did and if so does that mean I can own a firearm? 2. If not then how would I go about restoring my right to bear arms? I am now 33 and a upstanding member of my community.

Admin:

You can contact the court where your case occurred to request the court records.  If you would like us to handle the research portion and determine your eligibility for you, we can do so.  Please contact our office.  Otherwise, please run through the eligibility test or call us to discuss your eligibility once you have your records from the court.

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Callie M.

23rd August 2015 11:48pm

I was convicted of felony Pointing a Firearm, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Recklessness and Intimidation in 2007 and everything was reduced to Class A Criminal Recklessness misdemeanor. I got the misdemeanor expunged in 2014 and I applied for my gun permit and got denied. If I had my charge expunged, why wouldn't that entitle me to get my gun permit back?

Admin:

An expungement under Indiana law currently does not restore firearm rights that were lost as a result of the conviction.  However, I am a little unclear on the disposition of your case as you indicated you were convicted of a felony, but then indicated the charges were reduced to just the Class A misdemeanor. If you have just the Class A misdemeanor it is possible you still have you firearm rights but are just having issues with the concealed carry permit which is a different standard to satisfy. The permit to carry a concealed handgun can be denied if you were arrested for a felony while armed with a deadly weapon. Please contact us with any specific questions on your case; it is important to review your case documents and the denial to determine exactly how to proceed.

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Ron

17th August 2015 4:33pm

I have a Class D felony for domestic about 5 years ago am I able to get my rights restored?

Admin:

Unfortunately, the restoration process in Indiana does not fully restore rights that were lost as a result of a felony conviction.  You would need to seek a pardon from the governor.

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Allen S.

4th July 2015 4:43am

I was convicted of a class B felony when I was 18 I'm 28 now. I did my probation and completed everything. What will I have to do to be able to get my rights back to carry a firearm?

Admin:

If you were convicted of a felony, to fully restore you firearm rights in Indiana, under both state and federal law, you will need to apply for a pardon from the governor.  We do not currently offer that service.

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Randy J.

25th April 2015 6:12pm

I have already been expunged. And the state says my civil rights were restored but federal government says that is not true. How much would you charge me to get my civil rights restored.

Admin:

Unfortunately, to restore your firearm rights fully in Indiana if you were convicted of a felony, you must apply for a pardon. This is because an expungement and/or a firearm restoration in Indiana does not lift the federal ban.  We do not offer pardons in Indiana at this time.

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Jason M.

1st March 2015 8:18am

I had a Class D felony from 10 years ago recently reduced to a class a misdemeanor. Am I able to purchase a firearm in Indiana.

Admin:

Once you have had a Class D felony reduced to a Class A misdemeanor, the case is treated as though it was always a misdemeanor offense. All traces of the felony classification should be removed.  That being said, certain types of misdemeanors can continue to affect your firearm rights so based on in information you have provided we cannot definitively say if you can purchase a firearm. We would be happy to do a firearm analysis for you. You may also be eligible to expunge the case at this time. Please contact us if you are interested in pursuing either of those options. If you complete the application for a firearm, they will run a check on you and determine your ability to purchase. Just ensure you answer everything honestly regarding your criminal history on the application; dishonesty on the application can result in a denial and can lead to new criminal charges.

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